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Michael Conklin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 (age 52–53) |
| Education | University of Idaho (BA) University of Maryland (MA) |
| Awards | Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer Science, mathematics |
| Workplaces | Brixner Junior High School (Klamath Falls, Oregon) University High School (Spokane Valley, Washington) |
| Thesis | Found in translation: A comparison of American, German, and Japanese mathematics texts and exercises (2004) |
Michael Conklin (born 1973) is an American computer science and mathematics teacher at University High School in Spokane Valley, Washington, during which he won a presidential award.[1][2][3][4][5]
After getting his Master of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and publishing his thesis, Conklin has taught at University High School in Spokane Valley, Washington since 2004. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Biography
[edit]Michael Conklin was born in 1973, in Illinois, and grew up in Indiana. He had aspired to be a teacher since kindergarten.
Conklin previously went to the University of Idaho, where he got his Bachelor of Arts degree. Afterwards, Conklin went on to teach at Brixner Junior High School, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He would leave the school in the early 2000s to pursue his master of arts degree.[6]
In 2004, Conklin published his thesis Found in translation: A comparison of American, German, and Japanese mathematics texts and exercises,[7] he compared structures of American, German, and Japanese math textbooks. Later that same year, he graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction.[8]
After applying for the award in 2013,[9] on July 1, 2015, Conklin, along with 107 other K-12 teachers, was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.[10] He was the first teacher to receive the award in the Spokane area since Linda Carney, a teacher at Shadle Park High School, in 2007.[6]
Conklin has taught at University High School in Spokane Valley, Washington since 2004. As of the 2026-27 school year, he works as a computer science and math teacher.[11] Conklin has also previously served as a yearbook advisor, and taught drawing classes.
Conklin lives in Rockford, Washington, with his wife Tanya, and his daughter.
References
[edit]- ↑ "TLPL Alumnus Honored with NSF's Presidential Teaching Award | UMD College of Education". education.umd.edu. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "69th Yearbook: The Learning of Mathematics Chapter 22 (PDF Downloads) - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics". www.nctm.org. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "New Thinking about College Mathematics: Implications for High School Teaching - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics". www.nctm.org. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ Marcus, Robin; Fukawa-Connelly, Tim; Conklin, Michael; Fey, James T. (2007). "New Thinking about College Mathematics: Implications for High School Teaching". The Mathematics Teacher. 101 (5). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: 354–358. ISSN 0025-5769.
- ↑ "Class Notes". Terp Magazine. 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- 1 2 "University High teacher honored with Presidential Award". Spokesman.com. 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ Conklin, Mike (2004-08-12). "Found in translation: A comparison of American, German, and Japanese mathematics texts and exercises".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "Alumni | UMD College of Education". education.umd.edu. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "U-Hi teacher named award finalist". Spokesman.com. 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "White House Press Release - President Obama Honors Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Staff". uhs.cvsd.org. Retrieved 2026-09-16.